US Bridges

Pr 53 Eastbound over Depression

Fair

Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM Northwest of Guayama · Structure no. 023182

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pr 53 Eastbound over Depression is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 53 Eastbound over Depression in Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,450 by 2025. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 53 Eastbound
CrossesDepression
Location3 KM Northwest of Guayama
RouteInterstate 53
CountyGuayama Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates17.98596, -66.14549
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2017)
Projected traffic11,450 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 53 Eastbound over Depression built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 53 Eastbound over Depression in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 53 Eastbound over Depression carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 53 Eastbound over Depression?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 53 Eastbound over Depression?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.